Lacing Punch Size

[electrathon]

Sorry for barging in here. My apologies. but, that looks great! nice and tight lacing job. So do you use anything on the lace to make it 'go' easier?

I use either paraffin or saddle soap. Usually paraffin. Anything what lubes/conditions the lace will work. You do not want friction wearing the lace as you pull it through. I often have to pull the needle with pliers since my holes are smaller than the needle/lace. The trick to nice looking lace is to crowd it in, and consistency.

[biker55]

thanks all, guess a lacing fid will be ordered soon.

[sandycreek]

Sorry for this being off topic, but...

Electrathon, what matting tool did you use for that background? That is an awesome texture.

Thanks,

-Aaron

[electrathon]

Sorry for this being off topic, but...

Electrathon, what matting tool did you use for that background? That is an awesome texture.

Thanks,

-Aaron

Bob Beard "can" tool. One of my favorite tools now.

[sandycreek]

Bob Beard "can" tool. One of my favorite tools now.

Thanks!

-Aaron

[biker55]

thanks for all the replies. I just received a single 1/8 chisel and the lacing is going through easier, but sometimes my holes aren't evenly spaced and the alighment is sometimes off of the scoured line. is there a trick to this? or just more practice? thanks again for the tips.

[Spence]

I use punches with 4 or 8 punches. Overlap 1 or 2 slits and go from there.

[Don Ayres]

Great looking wallet !!!, Is that a double loop spanish braid on the edges, or the mexican braid ???